The returned former hero dominates in VRMMO. ~A life aiming to support his VTuber little sister to the fullest~

Episode 39

Notifications have been ringing incessantly for a while now. When I check, they’re all notifications about channel subscriptions.

I thought it would be okay if the subscriber count increased a bit since I promoted it, but it’s been increasing at a faster rate than I anticipated. Huh? We’ve already surpassed 5000 subscribers? I heard it’s quite challenging to reach the milestone of 1000 subscribers eligible for monetization just by browsing the internet. Seriously? And this is despite only uploading short videos of Lulura? Should I just change this to the Lulura channel now? Is this perhaps thanks to Mai? Or that girl who I helped, Natsumi Kujou? Was Natsumi Kujou someone famous? I don’t really know anything apart from Mai. I know about the weapons used by Mai’s friends, but I don’t remember who used what. Well, whatever the reason, let’s just consider it lucky.

Anyway, to confirm if Lulura sensed something, I call out to her.

“Lulura, what did you feel at that stone monument over there?”

“I sensed a suspicious presence. I think it would be good to go when the magic is fuller.”

“When is the magic fullest?”

“During the full moon.”

“…The full moon, huh?”

“And also, I think it’s about three days from now.”

Until the next full moon, let’s focus on leveling up or streaming in that direction for now.

After leveling up for a while and trying to log out, I received friend requests from Natsumi Kujou and Mana Tenmi.

There were also messages attached.

“Please let me thank you properly later.”

“We also want to thank you properly later.”

They’re such conscientious kids.

Anyway, since it might be a connection related to the number of channel subscribers, I allowed the friend request.

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After finishing the stream, I… let out a small breath. Then… while staring at the ceiling, I muttered softly.

“…That was cool.”

“What…? Are you talking about that big bro?”

“Huh!?”

Mana, who was near me, peered into my face with a grin, loosening her lips.

“W-What is it!? What are you talking about!?”

“No use playing dumb, Natsumi earlier had a completely girly look.”

“…G-Girly look…? I wasn’t!”

“No, no, you were. But well, that big bro was really cool, wasn’t he?”

“Well… yeah. I mean, generally speaking! He appeared gallantly in my time of need and defeated evil… like a prince.”

“Rather than gallantly appearing in your time of need, it’s more like pushing your troubles onto that big bro, but that’s the right answer.”

“Details aside… yeah. Generally speaking, he’s cool. Yeah, regardless of my feelings!”

As I skillfully evade the topic, Mana exhales with a slightly amazed expression before responding.

“If that’s the case, how about sending a friend request?”

“…………Huh? W-Well, but if it bothers him or something…”

“Come on, isn’t this a chance to become friends!?”

“W-Well, that’s true but…”

“In that case, I’ll send a request. I’ll convey thanks on behalf of Natsumi.”

“…T-That would be rude! I have to convey thanks too! So, to convey thanks, I have to! I have to send a friend request!”

Ah, just to convey thanks!

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After logging out of the game for a restroom break, I launch the smartphone app for “Little Brave Online.”

If it’s linked to my account, I can check game data and such.

The Hyottoko character has been transformed into an adorable mini character,with Lulura floating gently beside him.

“Onii-sama, what’s wrong?”

On the home screen, Lulura asks me that.

…I heard that there’s a trend of AI girlfriends using AI technology. It seems like Lulura is something similar, utilizing AI technology for conversation and calls on smartphones.

It seems enjoyable even outside of gameplay.

I quickly create a clone and log it into the game world for the time being. Let it hunt monsters roughly for a while.

As I head towards the restroom and take a short break, I hear hurried footsteps coming down the stairs.

When I look, there’s Mai.

But she seems a bit pouty about something. The sight of Mai, puffing her cheeks like the softest in the world and looking at me, is truly adorable.

I want to poke those cheeks, but since Mai seems angry about something, I can’t be reckless.

“Big bro!”

“Is something wrong?”

“Something happened! Big bro… you did your first collaboration!”

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